Video: Frank Stippler’s 206S Ferrari snatches victory from the jaws of defeat

12th June 2025

Russell Campbell

There were many great drives at the 82nd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport, but there is one that undoubtedly stands as the one of the best we’ve ever seen here at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, and that is Frank Stippler's performance in the Gurney Cup behind the wheel of a Ferrari Dino 206S.

Stippler’s victory was far from straightforward. He ultimately prevailed despite having little preparation ahead of the event, in a car down on power and in a red-flagged race where he found himself dead last at the back of the grid come the restart. Well, we all love an underdog.

It has to be said, though, that the 1966 Ferrari Dino doesn't look like an underdog; its slinky curves and dainty dimensions make it one of the prettiest cars on the grid. And that beauty runs more than skin deep, there is a jewel of a 2.0-litre V6 motor with four cams under the Ferrari's engine cover, Lucas fuel injection, and dry sump lubrication bolted to a lightweight aluminium body and a chassis that has independent front and rear suspension with disc brakes all around. It's a 300PS (220kW) scalpel to a GT40's 450PS (330kW) sledgehammer.

This Ferrari 206S went from 16th to first at Goodwood

The team's lack of preparation also didn't help. Testing planned for October 2024, well ahead of the race, didn't happen as the drivers awaited vital parts for their rare machine — just 18 206Ss exist — and while partner David Franklin managed to get some seat time before the main event, the towering Stippler had to wait for Official Practice for the Gurney Cup to discover if he'd even fit the car.

Thankfully he did, and we're very glad of that because it means you can settle back and enjoy a pure driving masterclass.